Stories from Washington · United States

President Donald Trump recently hosted children in the Oval Office, asking one if they thought they could beat him in a fight. A UGOV poll indicated 39% of Republicans believed the president would win such a skirmish, while 33% thought they could defeat him. The poll also showed 75% of Democrats were confident they could beat Trump in a physical confrontation. The main highlight yesterday was a meeting between Brazilian President Lula and Donald Trump. President Lula stated that Trump looks better when smiling and asked the American president to smile more. Brazilian President Lula offered to help the White House dialogue on Cuba's situation. Lula stated he heard from President Trump that there would be no invasion of the Caribbean country, though the interpreter's translation accuracy was noted as uncertain.

Tulsi Gabbard, identified as a Republican, has sent materials to the Department of Justice for possible criminal proceedings.

A cyber attack is reportedly creating chaos at colleges across the United States. KRLD Dallas reported that Harvard, Penn, and Duke universities were victims of a cyber attack. School systems and universities across the country are scrambling after a cyber attack on an online learning system. The attack has caused widespread disruption, prompting an urgent response from educational institutions.

A leader identified as Silva has avoided a joint press conference alongside the U.S. President, who was acting as his host. The reason for avoiding the press conference was not specified.

A crash occurred around 10 p.m.

Former US President Donald Trump made a statement in a media post concerning the European Commission. The specific content of his remarks was not fully detailed in the broadcast.

Presidents Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil and Donald Trump of the United States met at the White House in Washington. Following their meeting, they instructed their respective government teams to finalize a proposal within 30 days. This proposal aims to resolve an impasse concerning export tariffs and a commercial investigation initiated by the U.S. against Brazil. The Trump administration is expected to appeal a recent ruling on global tariffs, potentially taking the case to the Supreme Court. This ruling is considered good news for small businesses that import goods from foreign countries. This decision could potentially impact businesses across various states. US President Donald Trump has adopted a more moderate tone regarding a joint trade agreement after a conversation with EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

The Al Jazeera Arabic source questioned the purpose of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's upcoming visit to Washington.

The Federal Trade Court issued a ruling this week, according to a Washington D.C. federal court has struck down President Donald Trump administration's 10% blanket global tariffs, calling them unlawful. Court of International Trade issued a split 2-1 ruling, stating that the administration failed to justify the tariffs under Section 120. This decision is considered a major setback to the White House's trade policy. The House's top Democrat, Hakeem Jeffries, had celebrated the referendum's approval. This decision is stated to potentially have a impact on the midterm elections.

The aftermath of 'Operation Metro search' continues to upend the lives of many immigrants in the United States. The crackdown has resulted in shuttered restaurants, households rationing groceries, mounting debt, and mental health woes.